Vivo iQOO Z8x vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Vivo iQOO Z8x (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 50/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 737,054); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z8x doesn't; the Vivo X500 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x by 40 points (90/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z8x

Performance 52
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 63
Portability 48
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Vivo iQOO Z8x better?


  • Overall rating 50/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 737054
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2700
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 192g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z8x vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 40 points higher (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (63/100 vs 48/100).

Vivo X500 Pro: The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Z8x Vivo X500 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 737054 5016623
Geekbench Single 930 4188
Geekbench Multi 2700 13145
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1216x2660
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging — 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, OriginOS 3 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.6×75.8×9.1 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 200 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Z8x

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z8x

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z8x

  • 6000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
63
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z8x and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z8x Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
50/100
737054 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +85.3%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z8x by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Z8x

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (100/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (94/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (81/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (63/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z8x or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x by 40 points (90/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z8x and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z8x has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z8x or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z8x or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z8x over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.